One of the best parts of this business is the different ways there are to make money with real estate. Real estate investing in San Diego is on fire in 2013. Many of the best flippers in the country call San Diego home. One of the most talented is Curtis Gabhart and his company Gabhart Investments. I've personally witnessed three separate projects from start to finish and the end product is always amazing. His latest achievement is 229 Twenty Third Street which he has coined The Surfrider at the Del Mar Beach Colony. This project started as an average outdated duplex which they purchased for $1.45 Million and within a few months it's been completely transformed into a stunning modern single family home 2 blocks from the beach and super close to the quaint village of Del Mar. It is on th... 05/03/2013

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As you may have heard, the market is moving fast and we are definitely on a upward trend when it comes to price. Click here to get a free house value for your home So much so, that at this point, Del Mar homes are receiving multiple offers and over asking is the rule, not the exception. Here are some numbers to support what you are hearing on the news about Del Mar house values for April 2013. You can get the market stats for your neighborhood, click here Del Mar house values for April 2013 looks like this on the numbers: The median list price in May for single family homes in Del Mar is $2,250,000. The list prices increased by 7.17% from the previous month. The median sale price in January forsingle family homes is $1,450,000. The sale prices dropped by -2.35%from the previous month. T... 05/01/2013

Check out the pie chart to learn more about homes for sale in Del Mar (92014). Currently, with respect to Del Mar homes for sale in the 92014 ZIP code, there are only 65 active listings, and they range in price from $865,000 to over $33,000,000. (No, that's not a typo!) With only 65 homes for sale in Del Mar (92014), there is an absorption rate of 4.48 months. This means that if market conditions do not change in Del Mar, and if no new listings come on the market, it will take 4.48 months for the current inventory to sell at the current pace of the market. Because the absorption rate is only 4.48 months, we are currently in a seller’s market (trending towards a balanced market) and now is a great time for homeowners to sell a home in Del Mar. Want to find out what your Del Mar home is r... 04/25/2013

Del Mar Homes for Sale - What Happened in the Del Mar Real Estate Market in March 2013? Del Mar is a small coastal town in North San Diego County and one of the most expensive towns in the county. Indeed, the Del Mar real estate market currently has the 2nd most expensive home for sale in San Diego County (at $33.9M), and still holds the record for the most expensive property sold (at about $48,000,000).  Up to date information on the local Del Mar real estate market is important for buyers and sellers to make informed decisions about Del Mar homes for sale. Here are the statistics obtained from the MLS for Del Mar for March 2013 (the data are believed accurate at the time this report was written, but are not guaranteed, and do not include private sales).  READ MORE: Del Mar – Affluent ... 04/12/2013

Nicknamed “where the turf meets the surf,” Del Mar is a quaint San Diego seaside village near the popular Del Mar  racetrack. Just south of Del Mar is La Jolla and the Los Penasquitos Marsh Natural Preserve, and to the north is Solana Beach and the San Dieguito River Valley.   Del Mar is conveniently located just 18 miles north of downtown San Diego via the I-5, with Del Mar beach homes for sale and other real estate offering stunning Pacific Ocean views, more than two miles of sandy beaches, wooded hillsides, high-end shopping and dining, some of the best hiking in San Diego County, excellent school districts, and a laid-back, seaside lifestyle.    The famous Del Mar Racetrack constructed in the 1930s attracts millions of visitors each year, and has also helped make Del Mar one of the ... 04/11/2013

Check out the pie chart to learn more about homes for sale in Del Mar (92014). Currently, with respect to Del Mar homes for sale in the 92014 ZIP code, there are only 61 active listings, and they range in price from $799,000 to over $33,000,000. (No, that's not a typo!) With only 61 homes for sale in Del Mar (92014), there is an absorption rate of 4.09 months. This means that if market conditions do not change in Del Mar, and if no new listings come on the market, it will take 4.09 months for the current inventory to sell at the current pace of the market. Because the absorption rate is only 4.09 months, we are currently in a seller’s market and now is a great time for homeowners to sell a home in Del Mar. Want to find out what your Del Mar home is really worth? No need to pay hundreds ... 04/10/2013

If you’re looking for a home in California, you’ll want to focus your search on real estate in Del Mar.    This coastal gem was the home of Tony Hawk, Dezi Arnaz, Jimmy Durante, and Steve Perry, and it’s the ideal town for a young power couple or a growing family. To the west are two and a half miles of maintained beach along the Pacific Ocean. Head north and you’ll find the newly restored San Dieguito Lagoon, where you can exercise on the winding staircases or break out the binoculars to watch the local wildlife. South is home to Torrey Pines State Reserve and its multitude of recreational sports, from canoeing to volleyball.   Three beaches offer spots to soak up the area’s year-round average of seventy degrees Fahrenheit. The Fifteenth Street section of Del Mar Beach ranked fourth on... 04/10/2013

  In the USA alone there are over 1.2 million real estate agents trying to set themselves apart from one another in hopes of finding their niche. To be successful in any over-populated field, the strategy must be to set yourself apart from the cheesy billboard or bus stop bench advertisement and be creative, not only in exposing your business but also in building your reputation. Most real estate professionals are buying ad space on trending sites such as facebook, and Google but there are two problems with this strategy. 1)  These ads are placed around the boarder of the page, highlighting the content in the middle. Thus they are at best, gazed over. 2)   Assuming that these website advertisements are seen, there is still another big problem; consumers don’t trust them. Any John off th... 04/03/2013

Del Mar Woods is an Oceanfront condo complex located in Old Del Mar California. It's located in the southern region of Del Mar CA Real Estate.                                                                                                My blog post today is all about how you can search all Del Mar Condos For Sale, including active listings, contingent, pending and recent sales in Del Mar Woods below. Click here to go back to see all Del Mar CA Condos For Sale outside of Del Mar Woods, or click here to see all Del Mar CA Homes For Sale on MLS.  Othewise view Del Mar Woods Oceanfront condos for sale here on my Del Mar Real Estate Blog.                                                     04/01/2013

OLD DEL MAR CA HAS OCEANFRONT CONDOS  FOR SALE & WALKABLE BEACH CONDOS   I'm in escrow an an Oceanfront Home For Sale in Old Del Mar. Because I've been in the area a lot recently due to my new escrow and I've come realize that Old Del Mar has tons of Oceanfront and practically Oceanfront condo complexes just blocks away from Del Mar Beaches and Del Mar Village. A lot of these complexes have an intimate vibe with only 8-20 units in them. Most of these Del Mar Condominiums and Del Mar Townhomes have swimming pools, some have clubhouses, and most of them are located west of the 101 in Olde Del Mar. It may actually be difficult to find one of these condos for sale in Del Mar CA because they are in high demand. A lot of these Del Mar CA Properties are used as second homes. Click here to brow... 04/01/2013

Check out the pie chart to learn more about homes for sale in Del Mar (92014). Currently, with respect to Del Mar homes for sale in the 92014 ZIP code, there are only 66 active listings, and they range in price from $875,000 to over $33,000,000. (No, that's not a typo!) With only 66 homes for sale in Del Mar (92014), there is an absorption rate of 4.38 months. This means that if market conditions do not change in Del Mar, and if no new listings come on the market, it will take 4.38 months for the current inventory to sell at the current pace of the market. Because the absorption rate is only 4.38 months, we are currently in a seller’s market and now is a great time for homeowners to sell a home in Del Mar. Want to find out what your Del Mar home is really worth? No need to pay hundreds ... 03/27/2013

If you’ve been day-dreaming about spending your days relaxing on the beach, enjoying the cool ocean breeze, quit fantasizing and live your dreams by investing in Del Mar real estate.    Del Mar is an idyllic city situated on the southern coast of California, surrounded by beautiful beaches, delicious wineries, and all the attractions and entertainment one could hope for. Just under five thousand people are fortunate enough to claim residency in this compact city, covering only two square miles of land. The quaint size gives the area an aurora of exclusivity while the close proximity to San Diego ensures that residents have immediate access to big city amenities.  Indeed, residents of Del Mar have been enjoying its picturesque coastline for over a hundred years since its founding in 1882... 03/26/2013

Del Mar Real Estate Market Snapshot (March-2013) Greetings, Home inventories are down combined with historical low interest rates are creating the perfect storm for this real estate market. Are we heading for another bubble? Stay tuned. The key metrics below will provide some insight into the Del Mar single family home and condo/townhome market: Del Mar Single Family Homes March, 2013: Del Mar Homes for Sale: 84 (Active, contingent, and pending) March, 2013: Del Mar Months of Inventory: 6.0 February, 2013: Del Mar Median Home Price: $1,321,000 ; 14% higher than February, 2012 February, 2013: Del Mar Homes Sold: 8 ; 20% Lower than February, 2012 Del Mar Condos and Townhomes March, 2013: Del Mar Condos for Sale: 28 (Active, contingent, and pending) March, 2013: Del Mar Months of Inventory... 03/22/2013

Check out the pie chart to learn more about homes for sale in Del Mar (92014). Currently, with respect to Del Mar homes for sale in the 92014 ZIP code, there are only 58 active listings, and they range in price from the $799,999 to over $33,000,000. (No, that's not a typo!) With only 58 homes for sale in Del Mar (92014), there is an absorption rate of 3.9 months. This means that if market conditions do not change in Del Mar, and if no new listings come on the market, it will take 3.9 months for the current inventory to sell at the current pace of the market. Because the absorption rate is only 3.9 months, we are currently in a seller’s market and now is a great time for homeowners to sell a home in Del Mar. Want to find out what your Del Mar home is really worth? No need to pay hundreds... 03/14/2013

Del Mar Homes for Sale - What Happened in the Del Mar Real Estate Market in February 2013? Del Mar is a small coastal community in North San Diego County and one of the most expensive towns in the county. Indeed, the Del Mar real estate market currently has the 2nd most expensive home for sale in San Diego County (at $33.9M), and still holds the record for the most expensive property sold (at about $48,000,000).  Up to date information on the local Del Mar real estate market is important for buyers and sellers to make informed decisions about Del Mar homes for sale. Here are the statistics obtained from the MLS for Del Mar for February 2013 (the data are believed accurate at the time this report was written, but are not guaranteed, and do not include private sales).  READ MORE: Del Mar ... 03/09/2013

Check out the pie chart to learn more about homes for sale in Del Mar (92014). Currently, with respect to Del Mar homes for sale in the 92014 ZIP code, there are only 62 active listings, and they range in price from the $849,999 to over $33,000,000. (No, that's not a typo!) With only 62 homes for sale in Del Mar (92014), there is an absorption rate of 4.1 months. This means that if market conditions do not change in Del Mar, and if no new listings come on the market, it will take 4.1 months for the current inventory to sell at the current pace of the market. Because the absorption rate is only 4.1 months, we are currently in a seller’s market and now is a great time for homeowners to sell a home in Del Mar.   Want to find out what your Del Mar home is really worth? No need to pay hundre... 02/27/2013

Del Mar Homes for Sale - What Happened in the Del Mar Real Estate Market in January 2013? Del Mar is a small coastal town in North San Diego County and one of the most expensive towns in the county. Indeed, the Del Mar real estate market currently has the 2nd most expensive home for sale in San Diego County (at $33.9M), and still holds the record for the most expensive property sold (at about $48,000,000).  Up to date information on the local Del Mar real estate market is important for buyers and sellers to make informed decisions about Del Mar homes for sale. Here are the statistics obtained from the MLS for Del Mar for January 2013 (the data are believed accurate at the time this report was written, but are not guaranteed, and do not include private sales).  READ MORE: Del Mar – Afflu... 02/12/2013

5 Affordable tips that could help you sell your home quick and for top dollar in Del Mar!   I have been fortunate to work with investor groups who have completed dozens and dozens of successful remodels over the last few years. Many of these remodels cost hundreds of thousands of dollars in many cases.  While being involved with these, I have noticed some trends.  Many of the things future home buyers point out when looking at these remodels that they like the most, actually aren’t that expensive and give the home some major POP and a WOW factor when selling.   I have listed 5 items that cost roughly $5,000 if you did all 5 that would spruce up and give your home the true WOW that could help sell your home quick, get you top dollar, and in many cases double the $5,000 investment or more... 02/12/2013